Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
22100 Lillehei Avenue
Hastings, MN 55033
United States
Job description
Workers will drill new farm irrigation wells, install well casing, and install well pumps. In preparation, workers will start each day at the farm shop loading necessary equipment, well pumps, and supplies onto the trucks for travel to predetermined farms in the local and surrounding counties. Workers will drive trucks to haul tools, supplies, or farm workers. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload equipment help set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well site, manipulate drilling controls on agricultural equipment to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery, connect drill pipe while drilling is in progress using bolts and hand tools, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling equipment. Workers installing well pumps will operate winches, pump hoists, cranes, and tractors to lower the submersible or line shaft turbine pumps into place, workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection between the well pipes and well pump. Experience with water well drilling equipment, such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and tractors, and hand tools is helpful but not required. Clear brush and weeds by mower, weed eater, or sling-blade to access all pumps and wells, as well as company owned property. Workers will also wash and clean all trucks, equipment, and tools to prepare for future use. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by the employer at no cost.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion. Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination, or violations of safety protocols may result in termination. The use of electronic